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“If you call 'religious' a man who believes in what I call a Supermeaning, a meaning so comprehensive that you can no longer grasp it, get hold of it in rational intellectual terminology, then one should feel free to call me religious, really.” quote by Viktor E. Frankl
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“If you call 'religious' a man who believes in what I call a Supermeaning, a meaning so comprehensive that you can no longer grasp it, get hold of it in rational intellectual terminology, then one should feel free to call me religious, really.”

Viktor E. Frankl

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Source Book: Man's Search for Meaning, 1946

Calling oneself religious is acceptable when one's belief is beyond rational grasp, emphasizing personal meaning.

In simple terms: Personal meaning transcends rational definitions.

Key Takeaway

Embrace your own sense of purpose.

Themes

meaning existence faith philosophy

Mood

reflective thoughtful

Type

philosophical inspirational

When to use this quote

  • therapy
  • personal development
  • religious discourse

Key Concepts

existentialism subjective truth spirituality

Questions to Reflect On

  • How do you define meaning beyond logic?
  • Can personal belief coexist with scientific reasoning?
A Different Perspective

Subjective meaning may clash with objective standards.

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